Resilience Definition

The choices we make in life determine our overall outcome, be it positive or negative. These choices can affect not only us, but our family, finances and health, to name a few. Some choose to give up and be defeated by obstacles that lay in their way, while others resiliently endure and overcome challenges they face. Anna Harrington expresses, “Resilience has been defined as an attitude that enables the individual to examine, enhance, and utilize the strengths … available to him or her” (Harrington, n.d., n.p.). In other words, the internal drive to persevere at all costs is in the mindset of each individual. I have endured many trials and tribulations throughout my lifetime and I am positive I will face additional challenges in the future; however, I have a resilient spirit and focused …show more content…
I needed to get out of that situation for mine and my daughter’s benefit. After years of being beat down and told I would never leave, I found my will to live. That visit alone gave me the strength to call the police when I was thrown into a glass door and almost stabbed with a screwdriver. You see, I was always a happy, outgoing, courageous person, but something about this situation intimidated me and prevented me from achieving the freedom I so desired. Harrington revealed resilient people are strong at their core (Harrington, n.d.). I found my strength that was instilled in me from all the obstacles I faced in my life and used it to triumph. Everyone encounters obstacles in life that may make them want to withdraw and give up, but those who choose to rise up and conquer all that attempts to deter them, will overcome. The rain does not last forever. Will your rainbow just be beautiful or will it end with a pot of